Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival
On opening night, the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival traditionally hosts a purple carpet reception prior to the first concert. Festival Director, Peter Martens explains that “when Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu performed with the SICMF in 2013, it was for the 10th festival. We pulled out all the stops and had luxurious purple carpets made to match the Arch’s purple robes. Every year since, the SICMF has laid out the carpets in the foyer and up the staircase leading to […]